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VCAT prevents renovations

Renovations and extensions to Walhalla's oldest commercial building have been halted by a decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Sophie tackles an issue close to the heart

With a desire to do something to help people living with epilepsy, Chairo Christian School Traralgon student Sophie used some initiative and organised a Genes for Jeans fundraiser at her school.

Shing to advocate for Lifeline

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has reiterated her support for Lifeline and says she is in contact with state ministers about funding and resources for the organisation.

Valley possibilities on show

While receiving back-to-back awards at the Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Victoria may seem like a personal victory, Traralgon business Ian Grant's Caravans owner Ian Grant is convinced it is a win for the Latrobe Valley.

Bake sale for farmers

Traralgon resident Coby Mayne isn't an expert in farming or how to assist farmers struggling with the impacts of drought, but she can bake.

Servo site progress

Member for Morwell Russell Northe believes there may be some positive movement in a long-running saga over an abandoned United Petroleum service station in Churchill.

Coalition: no fracking

The Victorian Coalition is standing its ground on a statewide moratorium on coal seam gas, despite the federal government's support of fracking.

Eric marks 104 years

At 104 years of age, Eric Rowley still remembers how hard he worked as a farmer on his 73 hectare property in Hazelwood South where he and wife Dorothy raised their three children.

Delightful Burmese that’s sure to please

Gippsland Multicultural Services' latest pop-up restaurant will feature Morwell's emerging Karen community who will serve authentic Burmese cuisine.

Training to eat well

Latrobe Valley community members will be encouraged to eat with traffic lights in mind through a free interactive training session encouraging healthy eating choices.

AGL pride in sponsorship

Loy Yang owner AGL sets aside about $600,000 a year to put towards a range of Latrobe Valley community groups and projects under its sponsorship program.

Call for impact study

A Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists' group member has questioned the planning minister's decision not to require an Environmental Effects Statement for Australian Paper's proposed energy from waste project.

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